The International Center is excited to celebrate the academic achievement of our international graduates! Anyone wishing to be recognized as part of the international student community is invited to register.
The Monthly International Student Impact Circle is an intimate gathering for international students across the University of Michigan to connect, reflect, and share experiences related to campus climate and life at U-M. This space is designed to support meaningful conversation around the changes and challenges that may be affecting international students.
Through facilitated dialogue, the series aims to build community, offer mutual support, and create room for reflection, processing, and healing.
Join the International Center on a day trip to Detroit! We will begin the day with a walking tour of Downtown Detroit, where we will learn about the history of the city and see some of its most famous landmarks. We will then have a few hours of free time to grab lunch and explore the city. You are welcome to go shopping, go to a museum, or just walk around the city -- whatever you prefer!
This trip includes transportation to and from Detroit and the Downtown walking tour.
The International Center Student Council is excited to host our 2026 International Student Formal! This event is open to students of all study levels.
This event will give international students an elegant evening of celebration in community! The event will include dancing/DJ, photobooth, tarot card reader, hors d'oeuvres and more!
Students are encouraged to come "dressed to impress" in black-tie formal attire, but cultural formal attire is also encouraged!
Join us for the March International Coffee Hour! Connect with new friends from across the globe and enjoy lively conversations in a relaxed, friendly setting. Whether you’re an international or U.S. student, scholar, faculty member, staff, or partner, all are welcome to be part of this U-M community event.
For our March event, we are heading to North Campus and will be joined by staff from the English Language Institute. We look forward to seeing you there!
60 Minutes Around the Globe is a program series hosted by the International House Ann Arbor (IHAA) and the International Center where members of the international community share a brief presentation about the culture and history of their home country. The presentation is followed by a time for discussion and enjoying light refreshments. Join us on Friday, March 14 at 1:30 PM as we learn about the culture and history of India, featuring Fulbright Scholar Sneha Sharma at the International House Ann Arbor (921 Church Street).
60 Minutes Around the Globe is a program series hosted by the International House Ann Arbor (IHAA) and the International Center where members of the international community share a brief presentation about the culture and history of their home country. The presentation is followed by a time for discussion and enjoying light refreshments. Join us on Friday, February 13 at 3:00 PM as we learn about the culture and history of Pakistan at the International House Ann Arbor (921 Church Street). Snacks and refreshments will be served!
Join us as we celebrate international students and scholars with birthdays in April! We'll enjoy cake, coffee, and tea, and we encourage you to bring your friends together to celebrate your birthday! Meet us at the International House Ann Arbor (IHAA) located at 921 Church Street in Ann Arbor. Please register in advance so we can plan how much food to order.
This event is co-sponsored by the International Center and IHAA.
On Tuesday, February 17, 2026 many people in the state of Michigan will celebrate “Pączki Day'' (otherwise known as Fat Tuesday - the day before Ash Wednesday) by eating a jelly-filled pastry called a Pączki. Pączki (pronounced POONCH-kee) are Polish pastries that bakeries around Michigan and the Midwest will prepare one time per year in celebration of this holiday! In other parts of the United States, Fat Tuesday is recognized by the more widely known Mardi Gras festival.
International Student Lunch Conversation (ISLC) is a casual time and space for international students to connect with each other and talk about life as an international student in the U.S. and at U-M.
March’s ISLC will take place at the Hatcher Graduate Library’s Gallery Event Space from 12:00 - 1:00 PM. Lunch will be provided!
ISLCs are co-sponsored by the U-M Library, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), and the International Center.